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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Sonning Common
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Sonning Common and across Reading.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Fresh fish and chips in Sonning Common
Wedding fish and chip van in Sonning Common, cooked to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is normally somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For barn weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Sonning Common suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Where the van can park in Sonning Common
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sonning Common?
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Reading, including Sonning Common
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Weddings in Sonning Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. For weddings in Sonning Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Sonning Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Sonning Common include Greys Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue.
We take the van to weddings all over RG4 and RG9. Streets in the area include Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Sonning Common we cover include Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Sonning Common has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sonning Common include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles south-west) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile north)
Perfect for your wedding in Sonning Common
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sonning Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement parties
- Informal weddings
Marrying at The Church of Christ the King? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
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Other occasions in Sonning Common
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Golden-hour photos in Sonning Common at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Plan something for guests we cannot cater for
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
FAQs for Sonning Common
Which station is closest to Sonning Common?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at The Church of Christ the King: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch